Friday, April 5, 2013

Energy

I think that maybe the energy level of humans should increase as we get older instead of decrease. But, since it doesn't, I've had to discover ways to keep my energy level up.

Here's what I've got so far:

Exercise- being active, and I'm talking about exercise-the kind that gets your heart rate up for a period of time-seems to be key. I know this because of the previously sporadic nature of my exercise efforts. The truth is, when I'm active, I have more energy. When I'm not, I have less.

Positive attitude- making up your mind that you are going to have a good day, every day and then DO IT. It's not hard. I used to think it was, but it isn't. The trick is that every time a negative thought tries to creep in and thwart your efforts, you shove that b@tch right out of your head. Before you know it, they will all but stop coming around because they know it's not going to work.

Keep life simple- do what you can without adding stress. If you can and feel like it, then do it. If it's going to cause stress, don't. If it's a HAVE TO that causes stress (make sure it's a HAVE TO), then make up your mind to just get it done and do it. VIOLA! It's over. A good purge is helpful here too.

Organize- let me tell y'all, I have tons to organize after raising four daughters. But it's quite a daunting task. This is another one that requires simplifying. I do it in spurts- a little at a time. The difference is not that noticeable at first, but the end result is fantastic. And it keeps the stress level low.

Healthy eating habits- I've noticed that when I cut the sugars (even the organic) and keep my foods organic (nothing processed), I have more energy and a clearer- mind. Amazing.

These are just a few ways that I find helpful while trying to keep my energy level up. I'm sure I have many more to discover.

27 comments:

I know this is going to sound lazy, but a way to help keep my energy up is to take a 15 minute nap when I get home from work. I feel so much better when I do that and I have so much more energy for the evening.

Listening to my body has helped too. Sometimes pushing isn't the best thing. Sometimes,you just need to rest and relax and then tackle the project. I have learned just a 10 minute break can be enough to get the juices flowing,where before I would push until I was miserable.

Hi! Just stopping in from the A-Z. My nest is still full; with three girls only a year apart. My house is currently not clean and my life is crazy busy. One day (all too soon) I know I'll be switching to the Empty Nest, just like you. Looking forward to any advice and great insights, from you :)

jaybird- Just enjoy every single second with those lovely daughters! We have 4 and they're all grown up but we had such fun while they were coming along. Preparation as they get older is wise, but it won't stop the shock of it.

Jen- I can't even tell you when the last time was that I had a soda- diet or otherwise. It really does make a difference!

Debby- Amen to simplifying. It is exhausting to work on it. Just chip away even if it's only ten minutes every day.

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Energy ... I thought that was just a rumour made by those girls who go to the gym just to depress me. Yes I still have two little girls at home and they sap mine! Wouldn't have it any other way though.

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Being a transplant to the low-country of SC for 31 years is still not long enough to be called a ‘benyeh.’ If I stay until I’m dead I’ll probably go a ‘comeyeh’ since I am, originally, ‘from off’ (which is the upstate but, rules you know). By day I take care of my sweet little granddaughter, Baby M and do all those things I did when I was a SAHM raising four daughters which has translated to, ‘by day, I am exhausted.’ By night I blog, blog, blog, and blog some more or I sleep, depending on my level of exhaustion (do they still make Geritol?). I have a very unhealthy addiction to sweets (nearly any kind will do) and all comfort foods not covered under the ‘sweets’ category. I’m known for speaking my mind so, if you don’t want to know, don’t ask me. I love to find the humor in my empty nest life. I live life hard and smack into that brick wall almost daily because I’ve always had to learn the hard way. Why change now? I’m so glad you’ve come to laugh with me as I do this middle age, empty nest thing like a BOSS!

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